Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Benelli M4
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1999–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
95
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1999
- Service Entry Year1999
- DesignerBenelli Armi SPA
- Weight (Empty)3.82 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersItaly, United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, Georgia, Ireland
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge12-gauge shotshell
- Calibre18.53 mm
- Calibre Class12-gauge
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemTubular Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Drum / Belt Capacity7
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity408 m/s
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Maximum Range149.962 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length470 mm
- Sight TypeGhost ring, Picatinny rail for optical sights
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction3MOD.3
- Folding / Collapsing StockYes
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularitymodular weapon
⬢Features3MOD.3
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1999
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1998Sale: United States (20,000 units)
- 1999Production started
- 2001First deployment: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
27
years in service
22
countries operating
04 / Conflicts
BENELLI M4 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN33% win·33% loss
Total Conflicts
3
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
2011–2024Syrian Civil WarDecisive victory→2003–2011Iraq WarDecisive victory→2001–2021War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries22country
Benelli M4SALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 |  United States | 20,000 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
5COMBAT SHOTGUNS3POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS6ITALY · ALL WEAPONS1PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A straight, cylindrical ammunition container that feeds cartridges into a firearm's action via gravity or a spring.
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